Countertop Help! LG Hausys Aria Vs Everest

6 years ago

Looking for help on my countertop selection for our kitchen renovation. We are debating between LG Hausys Aria (on the left in all pics) vs LG Hausys Everest (on the right in all pics) for our quartz countertops. We will be using white shaker style cabinets. Our flooring is a natural oak wood floor. Backsplash will likely be white subway, but haven't actually chosen that.

I've included the following pics:

1. Samples next to cabinet door and fireplace brick. This fireplace separates the kitchen from the living room and will actually serve as our "backsplash" in one part of the kitchen (so the countertops will be directly against it in one area). This is a relatively small and non-visible area of the kitchen, for what it's worth.

2. Same samples as above on our living room floor. This same floor will be extended into the kitchen.

3. Samem samples against the living room wall, which adjoins the kitchen. We will probably use the same paint in the kitchen since there is very little actual wall space showing in our kitchen.

4. The cabinet door in the pics above is not exactly like our chosen door in terms of design - the actual door design is the shaker style pictured alone.

Looking for opinions on which countertop may be the better choice given our other elements. Feel free to say you hate them both or if you think either would work and it's merely personal preference.

Thanks!!!

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M Piliero
Original Author

6 years ago

Okay, I just got back from looking at slabs (yeah!) and thought I would post some additional pics since I was able to take some with our actual cabinet door color (again, door design is a little different than pictured).

The slabs were in a warehouse with some natural light coming in, but mostly artificial lights. Also, the Everest had more natural light on it than the Aria, for whatever that is worth.

At any rate, I took a few pics of each.....

Aria Pics.....

Everest pics....

It was tougher to get Everest pics without shadows because of the way the natural light was coming in.

The aria definitely has more movement to it, while the Everest is more of a "pattern".

At any rate, if nothing else, I thought the above might be useful to others who might be debating between the same two pieces down the road.

Opinions still welcome. :)

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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Bumping to see if anyone can help with this. Thanks!
ohsoslow
6 years ago
I think they are both very nice, but my choice is the Everest. I prefer more gray tones, and really think it pops against your cabinets. Good luck. Show us photos when you're done please!
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Porter Edun
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As mentioned both work well... I prefer the right!
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M Piliero
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Thanks for the help! I also tend to prefer the Everest, but think the Aria might go with the rest of our home a little better, which tends towards some "warmer" tones. Not sure how we'll end up going. I'm also hoping to view full slabs before making a final decision.
Porter Edun
6 years ago
You don't want to be too warm all over... the floor and the left granite kind of appear bland especially if it's a larger kitchen. However, you can see your whole surrounding area and we (I) can't!
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CCM Countertop and Cabinet Manufacturing
6 years ago
The one on the right carries the whiteness of the cabinets IMO. I prefer that look!
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M Piliero
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6 years ago
CCM Countertop - I totally agree with you. So much so in fact, that I'm really second-guessing my decision to go with such "true" white cabinets considering we have other creamier/blander elements in our home (like the fireplace pictured).
Porter Edun
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The fireplace appears gray in tone? Why don't you take a photo of a room that joins the kitchen and post. I think you are going way too warm with the floors and the sample to the left (granite)... However, we can only see sample photos and a piece of the fireplace.
M Piliero
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And the above is (close) to our new layout. The opening on the right is the hallway opening pictured directly above (the doorway is being widened with the renovation) and the opening on the bottom left is into the dining/living room. The fireplace is on the lower right.
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I have a sample of the Aria in our showroom, and looking at it in person, I think it would work well with your cabinets, too. Unfortunately, we do not have a sample of Everest. Are you set on the LG Hausys Viatera brand? There are many other products and choices out there!
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
No, not set on that brand in particular. I had been previously thinking I liked Cambria Bellingham best, but then decided it was a little darker than I wanted (and not such a fan of their larger resin deposits/blobs which sometimes show up). I'm definitely open to other suggestions. I'm basically looking for something with some movement, something that will go okay with the combination of colors already in my home, and not looking for a marble look alike, per se.
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That's interesting - Bellingham, Berwyn, or New Quay Cambria was going to be my suggestions for you to take a look at!
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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Haha, yes, I was convinced I would go Cambria up until very recently. The other thing that turned me away a little is the inability to look at the actual slab to be used on our project.
Porter Edun
6 years ago
Bellingham is pretty yet from what I have seen personally has more black tones in it, the pieces I've seen of Berwyn are not as pretty... However, I still prefer the second option you posted. I'm not familiar with New Quay in person.

Your furniture is dark so I would not worry about trying to stay, "all warm"... given that I wish you the best of luck and please post your final job!!
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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
I got stuck at work, but my husband was able to look at slabs of the Aria and Everest today. Unfortunately, the cabinet door samples were in my car (I had been intending to go as well - hopefully another day).

FYI, here they are.....

Aria slab below

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Still on the fence.
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I think either would be very nice with white cabinets - our showroom sample of the Aria looks way whiter & lighter in reality and I have a feeling that these photos just don't give the entire scope of the color. If you want a slightly softer look, I would probably lean toward it.
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Porter Edun
6 years ago
The Aria in your latest photo appears less warm which I like for your space.. not sure what it is now and confused by the new Aria pic??? I like that it has less movement in this last photo (it seems) and appears to lean more white. As CCM mentions above their showroom sample is lighter... If so, I'd choose Aria and would not have prior as it leaned so creamy warm. Given your floors are warm and your furnishings darker (table, mirror, mantle, fireplace as it appears is not warm, fireplace surround, picture frames)..... and not sure what else is in that area?
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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes, there are so many variables it seems impossible to make a "perfect" decision - only a small sample size within our home (with our lighting and elements) vs the full slab view but outside of our environment (different lighting, etc.).
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
CCM Countertop - Question for you: Since you have the aria in your showroom, do you feel it does well with "bright" or "true" white cabinets?
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
One more thought I had...perhaps I can get away with a mix of white, cream, and gray tones (between the cabinets, aria, and fireplace) if I can find a backsplash that includes both white and cream. I had been thinking of plain white subway tile but now I'm thinking something with more of a blend (but not busy) might help to pull the white cabinets and aria together.
ohsoslow
6 years ago
I think this may be your answer, to find a backsplash that pulls all your colors and tones together. Especially if you like what's going on in the individual pieces. There are some truly amazing backsplashes out there, just be prepared to do a lot of looking. Take a sample of all your major players, i.e. Countertops, cabinets, flooring, paint samples, etc. I'm sure you will find something stunning that makes it all work, good luck!
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CCM Countertop and Cabinet Manufacturing
6 years ago
I do not see that it has much "true white" in it after holding a sample of white Formica up to it. It would probably come off as more beige-toned on a pure white set of cabinets.
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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Thnanks, CCM Countertop. I know this is a subjective question, but do you think that contrast between the beige-tone and white cabinets would look nice or like someone didn't bother to match the counter to the cabinets? :)
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CCM Countertop and Cabinet Manufacturing
6 years ago
It would probably look great if you use the right backsplash to tie it all together. Of the first two colors you selected, I believe I still prefer the Everest, though!
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Porter Edun
6 years ago
YES, CCM
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M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you all so much for continuing to address my never-ending questions! I'm going to try (again) to go see slabs today. I will definitely post back with pics when this is all said and done.
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
OK, so I've setted on going with the LG Aria. Now I'm looking at backsplash samples, I think I may have found something that will pull everything together. It's a marble that is mostly white, but also has some creams, beige, and grays.

Thoughts?
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IMO, you're going too white with everything. Something needs to add contrast. I suggest that you consider something more in the range of:

http://pentalquartz.com/products/sparkling-grey/

or

http://pentalquartz.com/products/stormy-sky/
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi Cabinetix - Thanks for your feedback. I'm aware the above style is very popular, but it is not my preference.
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Add your pops of color w/ accessories. I like what you've chosen!
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6 years ago
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Go with the darkest selection that pleases your eye. You were talking about Cambria Bellingham, I'm suggesting a color range more like Castell. Here's a kitchen we did with white shaker, white subway tile, dark tops.
amorreale
6 years ago
Which counter has more sparkle? I'm considering using one of those also. Which one is lighter overall?
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi amorreale - When looking at the two slabs, I thought the Aria *might* have a little less sparkle, but couldn't tell for sure whether that was the case - the difference may have been due to lighting. We were (personally) trying to avoid a lot of sparkle as we felt that was a component of a lot of quartz designs that seemed a little "artificial". These slabs definitely have less sparkle than a lot of the comparable Cambria designs. As far as which slab is lighter overall, I would definitely say the Aria is the lighter of the two.
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
If anyone is still out there.....

I'm starting to second guess my plan to extend oak flooring into the kitchen - mostly because of the smell/VOC potential associated with finishing the floors and having two small children in the household (being out of the home for more than a couple of days is really not an option). I know we could go with a water-based finish, but that really wouldn't match the rest of the home. So.......

Now I'm reconsidering whether we should go with tile and I'm looking for suggestions on what would look nice with the rest of our colors (the Aria countertop and bright white cabinets). Ideas???

Flooring is supposed to go in early next week, so I need to think through this quickly.
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
In case anyone is interested, project is complete and here are the pics:

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/kitchen-reno-complete-dsvw-vd~4862719
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Astonia Stone Artisans
6 years ago
I prefer Aria.
M Piliero
Original Author
6 years ago
We ended up going with Aria. Project is done and I linked to pictures above. Thanks!
d2caneva
6 years ago
You did a wonderful job.
Jo-Anne FALCIGNO
4 years ago
Looks great!
btaylordavies
3 years ago
just installed Viatera Everest with white subway tile and white grout. it's gorgeous! the last photo is a close up of the seam. can't even see it. it does read grey but the flecks of glass reflect the light so it is bright.
care4dave
2 years ago
M Piliero - The marble backsplash in your pic is beautiful. Any chance you can share the brand and name?? We’re going with Aria counters and have warm stained maple cabinets so this backsplash might tie it all to Henry.
M Piliero
Original Author
2 years ago
I’m sorry, I didn’t end up going with that backsplash so don’t have the details. It was either from Cancos tile or Home Depot, but it was several years ago now.